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Lansdown (2000)

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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:3

Rotten:5

Average Rating:4.8/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 80 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Jul 19, 2002 Limited

Synopsis: In the first scene of this dark comedy, defense lawyer Jake Jorgenson learns of his wife's infidelity when he hears her orgasmic escapades on an audio tape made by a former client. As Jake tries to... In the first scene of this dark comedy, defense lawyer Jake Jorgenson learns of his wife's infidelity when he hears her orgasmic escapades on an audio tape made by a former client. As Jake tries to reclaim the life he covets by killing his wife's lover, his carefully constructed life begins to unravel. His decision to ask the former client for help brings three amateur hitmen into the mix. Their "simple job" turns bad, raising the stakes for Jake and forcing him to take matters into his own hands... -- © Outrider Pictures [More]

Starring: Paul Shields

Starring: Paul Shields

Director: Tom Zuber

Director: Tom Zuber
Studio: Outrider Pictures

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Mar 25, 2003

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  • A critically acclaimed hit of this year's festival circuit, Lansdown has been hailed as "a wonderfully eccentric revenge thriller…" —Toronto Film Festival, following the conventions of a revenge thriller but told from an odd angle, skewed towards skillfully inserted details... Defense lawyer, Jake Jorgensen, learns of his wife's infidelity when he hears her orgasmic escapades on an audiotape made by a former client. As Jake tries to reclaim the life he prized by killing his wife's lover, his carefully constructed façade begins to unravel. His former client refuses to do the hit because it will violate his parole; instead, he brings three amateur hit men into the mix. The ‘simple job' turns complicated, raising the stakes for Jake and forcing him to take matters into his own hands…
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    02/06/05
    Christopher Null
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    Filmcritic.com

    A well-crafted, beautifully composed budget gem [that] sets it sights on the thin veneer of poise and professionalism we associate with the white-collar world.

    Full Review Source: Entertainment Today | comment Comment
    09/12/02
    Brent Simon
    Brent Simon
    Entertainment Today

    Everyone's comic imagination runs out way too early.

    Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
    07/22/02
    Kirk Honeycutt
    Kirk Honeycutt
    Hollywood Reporter
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    At 80 minutes, Lansdown still feels padded, visually lazy.

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    07/19/02
    Dan Fienberg
    Dan Fienberg
    L.A. Weekly

    Zuber's clever debut feature is a noir/thriller with comedic flair. It is, in fact, darkly hysterical.

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    07/19/02
    Tim Cogshell
    Tim Cogshell
    Boxoffice Magazine

    Though there's a thin noir line between lust and hate, Lansdown delivers nothing to stir the passions of filmgoers one way or the other.

    Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
    07/19/02
    Kevin Crust
    Kevin Crust
    Los Angeles Times
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    Mom always said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it. So, um, Lansdown has a pretty good score by Atli Orvarsson

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    07/18/02
    Luke Y. Thompson
    Luke Y. Thompson
    New Times

    A very promising first effort by writer/director Tom Zuber and his first-time cast and crew.

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    07/17/02
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